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F35 SAB

1988 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 SAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,902 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s drive shaft gaiter slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,931 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,922 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside door pillar corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,577 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

exhaust blowing at joints

front number plate cracked

offside front 'a' panel corroded

small chip in nearside of front windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,577 miles

exhaust blowing at joints

front number plate cracked

offside front 'a' panel corroded

small chip in nearside of front windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,913 miles

†engine/gearbox oil leaks † †o/s/f brake flexi-hose cracking † †slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2006 39,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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F35 SAB is a 1988 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F35 SAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F35 SAB registered?

F35 SAB is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F35 SAB safe to buy?

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